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toronto artsweek Citywide celebration of visual arts, music, dance , theatre, design, film and more. www.artsweek.ca. To October 23
superdanish: newfangled danish culture Exhibitions, performances, concerts, films, readings, crafts, kids activities, food, lectures and conferences, featuring New Danish Dance Theatre and the Royal Danish Opera. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. www.harbourfrontcentre.com. To November 30
toronto trails festival Guided trail walks, info on city trails and more. Kickoff Oct 3, 1 pm, High Park. www.torontotrailsfestival.com. To October 24
mcluhan international festival of the future Celebrating the work of McLuhan through music, theatre, readings, visual art, panels and more. $25 pass. www.mcluhanfestival.com. October 8 to 17
creative sewing and needlework festival How-tos by experts, fashion shows, fabrics, craft supplies and more. $15, adv $10, srs $12, yth $4. Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W. 1-800-291-2030. October 14 to 17
octoberfest on the beach Live bands playing retro classics and German music, schnitzel and more. $20, adv $15. Sunnyside Beach. www.octoberfestonthebeach.com. October 15 to 16
toronto international latin film festival Spanish, Italian, French and Portuguese films. Royal Cinema, 608 College. www.tilff.com. October 15 to 21
toronto japanese short film festival Twenty-five short films by Japanese filmmakers and international filmmakers whose work relates to Japan. $10, passes $30, adv $25. Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex. www.tjsff.ca. October 15 to 17
imaginative film + media arts festival Features, shorts, documentaries, television, video and new media works by aboriginal producers and directors. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina, opening screening today, Royal Cinema, 608 College. $5-$10, passes $60-$100. www.imagineNATIVE.org. October 20 to 24
international festival of authors Readings, interviews, roundtables, stories with authors from Canada and around the world. $8-$25. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, www.readings.org. October 22 to Oct 30
red festival Live performance including dance, theatre, puppetry, visual art, music, performance art, comedy and film. Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas W. 416-588-0307. October 24 to 27
hogtown comedy festival Comics include Paul Adams, Ginny Allen, Edgar George and Nicole Arbour. www.thecomedygreenroom. com. November 4 to 6
hysteria: a festival of women Buddies in Bad Times presents performance, film, video, dance and visual art celebrating the voices of hysterical women. 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555. November 4 to 13
moving pictures festival of dance on film and video New films by David Pressault, Ginette Laurin, Astra Burka and others, plus film tribute to flamenco star Carmen Amaya. Free-$10. www.movingpicturesfestival.com. November 4 to 7
fine wine festival Toronto Symphony Orchestra benefit, featuring wine tasting, live jazz, a wine auction and more. $15-$55. Crush Wine Bar (455 King W and Royal Canadian Yacht Club (141 St George). 416-870-8000. November 5 to 6
royal canadian winter fair Livestock displays, food, a horse show, entertainment and more. $17, yth/srs $12. National Trade Centre, Exhibition Place. www.royalfair.org. November 5 to 14
sooRyu dance festival Featuring Fujiwara Dance Inventions, Jeffrey Chan, Hye Seoung Chung and others. $20-$60. Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis. 416-204-1082. November 12 to 14
swedish christmas fair A Lucia pageant, Swedish folk dancing, crafts and more. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. November 19 to 21
reel asian international film festival Contemporary independent Asian shorts and features with the spotlight on mainland China. www.reelasian.com. November 24 to 28
mennonite christmas festival Festival and gift fair featuring unique items from 35 countries. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. November 26 to 28
C first night The annual New Year’s family celebration, featuring music, magic, puppets, storytelling and more, moves to a new venue. Distillery District, 55 Mill. Details www.firstnight.com. December 29 to 31
